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Global Times: 26 Foreign Leaders to Attend China's V-Day Commemorations

China hosts 26 foreign leaders including Putin and Kim for the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism, featuring a major military parade and diplomatic gatherings, officials said.

  • China plans to hold a large-scale military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japanese forces during World War II and the defeat of fascism globally.
  • The parade, prepared meticulously in advance, honors the joint efforts and great sacrifices made by China and the Soviet Union eight decades ago as they fought against fascism across Asia and Europe.
  • Approximately 26 foreign leaders will participate in the event, among them Vladimir Putin of Russia and Kim Jong Un of North Korea, along with representatives from Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
  • Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei said the events emphasize unity in safeguarding historical truth as "the victorious outcome cannot be denied," underscoring China's commitment to peaceful development and international justice.
  • The parade and related gatherings aim to showcase China's growing strength, reinforce multilateral cooperation under frameworks like the UN and SCO, and highlight Beijing's neighborhood diplomacy and regional peace efforts.
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Global Times: 26 foreign leaders to attend China's V-Day commemorations

BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), will attend China's V-Day commemorations…

[Yomiuri Shimbun] [Beijing = Azuma Keiichiro] The Chinese government announced on the 28th that former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will attend the commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japan, including a military parade, to be held in Beijing on September 3rd. Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama was invited to attend the 70th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against…

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CGTN broke the news in Beijing, China on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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